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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Responsible for strategic planning and the general operations of the Councillor’s office.
• Researched and summarized policy reports and made recommendations to support the Councillor’s strategic objectives and vision.
• Oversaw major policy initiatives in which the Councillor has a vested interest, such as the development of the City’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan.
• Drafted presentations, key messages, speeches and media releases to cultivate the Councillor’s brand and public profile and ensure consistent messaging.
• Liaised with the Mayor’s Office, other Members of Council and City staff with respect to corporate initiatives and operational issues and to advance the Councillor's position.
• Engaged in issues and crisis management at city-wide and local levels by consulting and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Advised the Councillor on policy matters and prepared briefing notes and recommendations relating to Committee and Council agendas.
• Drafted key messages, speaking notes and backgrounders for media and public events to support and enhance the Councillor’s profile.
• Wrote and edited content for digital and print channels to support constituency outreach and higher levels of community and civic engagement.
• Resolved client issues by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Orillia, Ontario

• Conducted extensive research and literature reviews for a government-funded research project.
• Designed, managed and updated a digital database with 200+ items to support the project manager and ensure that the virtual team remained cohesive and collaborative.

• Researched, wrote, and copy edited a range of diverse original online content for non-specialist audiences.
• Used basic HTML coding for website content creation and updating.
• Received and implemented multiple levels of constructive feedback.

Toronto, Ontario

• Designed original course syllabi for second- and third-year level university courses in the Dept. of History.
• Delivered weekly lectures and designed educational resources for enhanced learning.
• Designed different modes of assessment to measure progress and learning outcomes.
• Supervised the teaching team (Teaching Assistants, Administrators, Facilities staff, etc.).

Toronto, Ontario

• Coordinated programming, including major events, workshops, conferences and outreach initiatives to donors, to support the Centre’s growth strategy.
• Successfully executed a number of public events, which involved confirming speakers, presenters, and panelists; booking venues and catering; managing budgets and invoices; coordinating with on-site staff, presenters.
• Provided research and administrative support, including email communication, filing, and office organization.

Toronto, Ontario

• Independently managed a multi-year project requiring extensive qualitative and quantitative research, including archival research in 5 European countries.
• Created a searchable digital database of 1500+ items to ensure effective project organization, avoid duplication and streamline the reporting stage of the project.
• Effectively synthesized and analyzed research data and prepared presentations, annual research reports, grant applications and a final project report (250+ pages).
• Received and responded to constructive feedback from readers and reviewers.

Toronto, Ontario

• Created weekly lesson plans and educational resources for undergraduate students.
• Coordinated and guided small-group discussion (15-20 students).
• Provided constructive feedback and grades on all assignments and examinations.
• Collaborated with the teaching team (other TAs, Instructors and Administrators).

Toronto, Ontario

• Assisted in the creation of a digital content curation system of Holocaust memoirs to support the development of new communications initiatives and outreach programs.
• Presented the digital project to stakeholders at a public conference in Montreal in March 2015.

Certificate In Project Management, Project Management

Successfully completed SCS1860-328, "Foundations of Project Management" in spring 2017.

Municipal Administration Program

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), History; Collaborative Program In Jewish Studies

Dissertation titled "Intimate Encounters and the Politics of German Occupation in Belgium, 1940-44/45."

Master Of Arts (M.A.), History

Major Research Paper (MRP) titled "Silence and Noise: Representations of Sexual Violence in Holocaust Survivors' Writing." This project.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) Honours, History; Psychology

Specialization in modern German/European history and social psychology.